Director, Special Projects

3 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States The School District Of Philadelphia Full time

**Director, Special Projects** **-** **(**50021745**)**

**Description**
- Note: This position is not represented by a union. The salary range for this position is $90,166 - $_117,445_

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

**Job Summary**

Develops, manages, coordinates and implements special projects, programs, grants and activities in the assigned office. Directs and oversees the activities of subordinate staff engaged in various activities. Coordinates and ensures the successful integration of programs, grants and activities which directly affect schools, students and parents. Monitors and evaluates programmatic activities to ensure that identified objectives are being met in accordance with governmental mandates and system-wide goals.

**Essential Functions**
- As appropriate, directs a staff engaged in the development, implementation, and facilitation of special projects, programs, grants and activities in the assigned office; reviews and monitors the attainment of departmental goals by subordinate staff.
- Formulates and implements policies and procedures for the delivery of program services; ensures adherence to federal, state and local guidelines; develops standards to evaluate the effectiveness of programs; facilitates meetings with offices across the District to ensure alignment and effective program delivery.
- Represents the office at community meetings and other stakeholder events, as needed.

Diverse Learners Specialty
- Supports projects and staff for Multilingual Programs, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Translation Services, Gifted and other units within the Office of Diverse Learners.
- Develops and manages projects and processes; monitors all project phases and/or systems as needed.
- Ensures that project plans are coordinated and activities are executed in accordance with established timelines.
- Collaborates with District offices to ensure effective and timely execution of key projects.
- Develops presentations for key audiences.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in the field of education, three of which have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity and have included responsibility for the development and/or coordination of programs.
- NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role._

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

**All Specialties**
- Demonstrated knowledge of:
o the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
- o supervisory methods and techniques
- o budgetary practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to:

- o interpret all relevant District, federal and state rules and regulations concerning program administration.
- o assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make recommendations for modifications as needed.
- o coordinate and oversee the work of staff and attain effective results.
- o maintain records and prepare reports.
- o use a personal computer.
- o effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
- o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

**Primary Location**: Office Of Specialized Services (9CL0)

**Job**: Central Administration

**Organization**: The School District of Philadelphia

Regular

**Employee Status**: Non-Management

**Job Posting**: Jun 3, 2024, 3:13:01 PM

**Union Affiliation**: Not represented by a union

**Unposting Date**: Aug 2, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

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